What is IB? IB Programmes aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become: Inquirers Principled Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Open-minded Communicators Well-balanced Risk-takers Reflective
Well-Rounded and Rigorous Academic Program 4 years of each: Other courses: Inquiry Skills English Theory of Knowledge Foreign Language IB Elective • French or Spanish Second Science Mathematics Psychology Economics Social Studies Art Science Traditional Electives • Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
Special Features World-wide curriculum Research class- study hall Rotating Schedule Teachers available before & after school IB Coordinator, IB Counselor, and College and Career Counselor Transportation to and from school No physical education or online requirement
9 th Grade: 11 th Grade: 12 th Grade: 3 HL and 3 SL Courses -English 1 3 HL and 3 SL Courses - English 3 - English 4 -Algebra 2 Hon -Math Studies -2 nd year of -Biology 1 SL, Mathematics same math -World History/AP U.S. SL, or Math HL course Government -2 nd year of -Biology, -Spanish/French 1 Chemistry or same science Physics -Inquiry Skills course -AP US History -History SL or - JA’s -Spanish/French HL 10 th Grade: 4 -Spanish/French -Art, Psychology, -English 2 5 Economics or -2 nd year of -Trig/Geo OR 2 nd science Trig/Math Analysis OR same elective Geo Full Year - JA’s (2 first - JA’s (1 first -Chemistry 1/Physics 1 semester; 1 in semester; 2 in -AP European History 2 nd semester) 2 nd semester) -Spanish/French 2 -Theory of -Theory of Knowledge - JA’s Knowledge (Semester 2) -Mandatory Elective (Semester 1)
Why IB?
Benefits of IB IB students are….. • more engaged in high school • more prepared for college 98% of IB DP students feel that they are very well prepared/well prepared for their future studies Increased SAT / ACT scores • SAT = 1010 (total population), 1230 (RHS IB DP students) out of 1600 • ACT = 21.5 (total population), 29 (IB DP students) out of 36 • more likely to succeed in college Colleges recognize the value of IB and seek IB students (Program vs. Courses)
Benefits of IB Strong college applicants • Average accept rate of IB students (DP/CP) into university/college is 22% higher than total population IB students more likely to be admitted to selective universities • 84% of IB students attend their top choice university/college Scholarship opportunities Possibility of over 30 university credits
University or College Average IB Acceptance Acceptance Rate Rate University of Florida 42% 82% Florida State University 60% 92% Brown University 9% 18% Columbia University 9% 13% Harvard University 7% 10% New York University 30% 57% University of Miami 30% 72% Cornell University 18% 31% Duke University 16% 28% University of Pennsylvania 14% 24% Yale University 7% 18% University of Central Florida 47% 90% University of California -Los 23% 48% Angeles Princeton University 8% 16%
IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth TOP RANKED UNIVERSITIES Chicago, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Wash U, Rice, Vanderbilt, Emory, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, U of Southern California, U of Virginia, Wake Forest, U North Carolina, NYU, Georgia Tech, Case Western, Lehigh, Rensselaer, U of Miami, Boston U, Tulane, U of Florida, Northeastern, Fordham, Brigham Young, American, Rutgers, U of Alabama, Drexel, Auburn, Florida State U, Colorado, Loyola, Howard, St. John‘s, U of Hawaii, U South Florida, U Central Florida, Swarthmore, Wesleyan, Haverford, Williams, Embry Riddle, Amherst, FL New College, Lipscomb, FAMU, Univ Tampa, Stetson, Rollins, Eckerd, FL Southern, FL Atlantic MILITARY ACADEMIES West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marines
Why Robinson IB?
Why Robinson IB? Strong Parental/Community Supports • RIBLI Award winning post-secondary supports • RHS College & Career Center “CUBE” Rigorous academic program with communication focus Consistently send students to top-tier schools
Why Robinson IB? 90%+ IB Diploma Rate for past 4 years 39 th best high school in Florida (2017 U.S. News & World Report ) 78 th best magnet high school in United States (2017 U.S. News & World Report ) Robinson Class of 2016 Students featured in U.S. News & World Report • http://www.usnews.com/education/features/student-profiles Robinson Class of 2018 Student featured in Wall Street Journal Robinson Class of 2021 Student featured in Sports Illustrated 21 students recognized as National Merit Semifinalists, Hispanic Scholars, and Commended Students, RHS IB Class of 2018
AT Robinson…. INTERESTING ELECTIVES Band / Orchestra Aerospace Academy Latin Journalism TV Production ROTC Culinary Operations Web Design / Programming Theatre Art Law Studies / Psychology Computer Science Modeling and Simulation (New!)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT Robinson High School SPORTS CLUBS Student Government Football Science Club Cheerleading Starlets Volleyball Various Honor Societies Cross Country Speech and Debate Swimming Math League Golf Fellowship of Christian Athletes Track Various Service Clubs Soccer Karaoke Flag Football Future Business Leaders of Baseball America Softball Aeroknights Tennis Future Doctors of America Basketball Knightmare Wrestling Drama Lacrosse Model UN UNICEF Photography
And FUN ACTIVITIES Homecoming Game and Dance Pep Rallies Concerts and Plays IB Events Field Trips Relay for Life IB Immersion Camps
Why Robinson IB? Full high school experience & athletic program Small school “family” atmosphere Our students say we have the …… • Best High School teachers in Hillsborough County! • Best High School “experience” in Hillsborough County! 2015-2016 Student School Climate & Perception Survey Our teachers say …… • They work at the best High School in Hillsborough County! 2016-2017 TELL HCPS Employee Survey
FAQs?
Who chooses IB? Students who are highly motivated Students who are academically talented Students willing to challenge themselves in all subjects Students who want to experience a world-wide curriculum Students who wish to surround themselves with others of like goals
What is the Selection Criteria? GPA Academic subjects from 7 th grade and first part of 8 th grade Test Scores Standardized reading and math test scores from 6 th and/or 7 th grade *Algebra I or Algebra I Honors required*
How do I know IB is right for me? Talk to your parents, counselor, teachers, and students in the IB program Shadow (10/25, 10/30, 11/6, 11/15, 11/29) • Sign-up online www.robinsonhighib.com • Notify your school three days in advance • You must provide your own transportation • Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch • Times at RHS 8:30 – 1:25
Answers to other FAQs Algebra I is required (Course & Assessment) Physical Science Honors is not required Foreign language is not required • All 9 th grade students take pre-IB French or Spanish I (different course & curriculum from Spanish I ) Robinson IB utilizes “neighborhood hubs” for Transportation (not magnet ramps) What if…?
Apply to Magnet Programs online: November 1 – December 12 Families are notified of offers in mid-February www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/magnet More information: www.robinsonhighib.com
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